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20th and 21st Avenue Update Mr. Nyberg initiated the 20th and 21st Avenue update conversation. Mr. Nyberg gave an overview of a proposed preliminary plat request for the Lake Area Utilities property. Also, Mr. Nyberg recalled the Council awarded the 20th Avenue project contingent upon the property owner of Lake Area Utility granting an easement for the forcemain in order to save the row of trees on the north side of the property. Mr. Willy Lessard (Lake Area Utility) noted he granted the City a ten (10) foot forcemain easement. However, after surveying the property the additional forcemain easement will not eliminate the destruction of the row of trees. Furthermore, the 20th Avenue utility construction is underway. In order to install the forcemain from 20th Avenue to Brian Drive, an additional easement will need to be obtained from Mr. Lessard. If the additional easement is not obtained, the row of trees will need to be removed. Mr. Lessard explained the proposed Center Villa (7005 20th Avenue) preliminary plat request and stated the issue is scheduled to be addressed by the Planning Commission on August 4. The proposed plat consists of a blend of residential and commercial structures. The proposed residential area includes eleven building sites with an approximate lot area of 18,000 square feet. The proposed commercial plat is divided into six (6) campus-like parcels situated on a cul-de-sac. ) Mr. Lessard explained during the July 7, Planning and Zoning meeting he requested a rezone on a particular section of the current parcel. The Planning Commission made recommendation to the Council for rezone approval, despite public opposition. Mr. Lessard touched upon the citizens concerns voiced at the Planning meeting and that several issues have been addressed. One concern was connecting the residential street (Brian Drive) with a'commercial street. Mr. Lessard proposed to separate the two roads so that they do not connect. Thus, eliminating potentially increased traffic. Also, the property is currently zoned R3, which could include high density, ie. town homes, apartment complexes'. The B 1 commercial zone and businesses may be more compatable with abutting properties. Councilmember Brenner stated the proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan and favored the proposed development. Mr. Nyberg discussed the City will have two options if the rezone or preliminary plat is denied. Foremost, the city may delay the 20th Avenue project to work with the property owner in order to install the forcemain without destroying the row of trees. Another option is to remove the row trees and install the forcemain. Councilmember Brenner noted, the City has contributed funds to encourage business to come into Centerville. The City always had the concept of having businesses in the area proposed. Councilmember Brenner commented the City can work with the surrounding property owners in regards to creating a buffer in the commercial area utilizing landscaping. Mayor Wilharber confirmed the commercial lot sizes for each of the six (6) proposed lots; Outlot A 142,487 square feet (3.27 acres), Outlot B 160,344 square feet (3.68 acres), lot 3, 78,206 square feet (1.80 Acres), and lot 4, 108,943 square feet (2.50 acres). ) 5